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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
6
The page lists publication offices in New York and other cities, with daily and Sunday editions, rates for various subscriptions, and special sections including the Sunday Pictorial, Weekly Financial Quotation Review, and Saturday Review. Also notes foreign and Canada pricing and addresses for offices.
Publica tion announces mail rates for daily and Sunday editions at 5 cents per month nationally and 50 cents for daily edition per month. Orders may be sent via newsdealers or directly to the Publication Office. Telephone 1000 Bryant.
A critical examination of Taft and Roosevelt inspired policy shifts argues Taft shifts toward tighter federal control of corporations and railroads, endorsing licenses and valuation while opposing direct price fixing and sweeping new penalties. The piece warns of western power politics and labor's political role in the 1900s campaign.
The remark frames Mr. Tart as a naturally peaceful figure, contrasting with six years of unrest and turmoil.
The Sun notes New York's indifference to Wagner after Pittsburg beat the Giants. Wagner collects five hits in one game and two more in another, with Giants tying a 16 inning affair as Toscanini rumors swirl and Clarke aims to guide the Pirates to victory.
The piece argues the commission overstepped in preemptively investigating railways and warns that blending judicial legislative and executive roles undermines constitutional boundaries. It cites past court rulings and contends the commission’s actions resemble improper self referential judgment and enforcement. The author questions the separation of powers and the commission’s motive in delaying or prejudging cases.
The article debates nationality and nation definitions, noting a child born in America to Italian parents is American but full American identity requires language and culture. It weighs college choices, arguing city colleges offer more earnings opportunities and larger ones can offer tuition rebates, with Western colleges described as more democratic.
RooseVelt argues Julia Ward Howe's Battle Hymn could become a national anthem across the South, a view discussed with J. Chandler Harris in Uncle Remus Magazine. The piece notes Dixie’s Northern identity, Civil War shadows, and Southern resistance to the hymn, while weighing its abolitionist origins and wartime connotations.
The World Almanac lists colleges with addresses and graduate endowments and notes that a postcard to the registrar yields fuller information. With good health and a clear head a student can earn his way, raise self respect, excel in class, join strong fraternities, and gain college initials on sweaters during study and recitation hours.
The piece argues that most banknotes carry bacteria but are not infectious or virulent. Tests cited by W W Hupiteu and others show billions of harmless microbes per bill, with cleaner looking notes sometimes harboring higher counts. Authorities deem currency a minor carrier and advise against mass fear of germs.
James C. Hallock of Brooklyn argues for trust companies to adopt a central clearing system like banks. He cites the 1907 panic and calls for trust firms to clear through the Clearing House or establish a central presentation and payment office to avoid widespread running of bank messengers and improve efficiency.
In a 1908 Bethlehem New Hampshire dispatch the U S Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously reversed Judge Landis and ordered a new trial in the Standard Oil case. The president's public remarks denying any guilt are cited as contempt of court. The article notes the need for an unbiased jury and a fair trial.
G D of New York writes to The New York Times July 25 1908 arguing that Prohibition cannot be enforced as effectively as the Fifteen Amendment and anti polygamy laws. He suggests banning all grains and fruits used to make alcohol and questions diet health claims.
William C. Delanoy of New York congratulates The Times on its Presidential map published as a supplement to yesterday's issue. He notes he studied it with great interest in his July 2, 1908 letter.
Japanese ports plan grand welcomes for the American fleet. Yokohama Mayor N Mitsuhashi proposed a garden party for officers and staff at 20 000 yen, plus banquets at foreign hotels. The Yokohama Chamber of Commerce will host a Japanese dinner, with the first squadron under Vice Admiral Baron Sjuin designated to greet the fleet.
On board 60 8 8 Connecticut wireless from Honolulu July 28 gives the fleet at 5 PM in latitude 2 25 north longitude 165 1 west, 1,250 miles from Honolulu. Weather is fine with southeast trade winds. The day was uneventful.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger lauds the automobile race from New York to Paris as a monumental test of speed and endurance. It credits German and American cars with phenomenal achievement amid poor roads and harsh conditions, predicting better future routes and tougher vehicles.
The leading penalized car reached Paris Sunday and the second, likely the winner, is due today. Early stages faced storms and snowdrifts, but the race proved the drivers’ skill, pluck, and resource, meriting public interest.
L. Robertson of New York writes from July 27 1908 praising Judge Taft as conservative capable and free from policy errors. He notes Southern and Democratic sympathy, predicts business interests align with Taft under a Democratic president and Republican Congress, and states his personal voting intent. The letter cites Taft’s diplomacy and Bryan’s well known career.
A political verse urges William to stay in the race despite party divisions. It mocks Democrat disunity and promotes continuous campaigning, claiming he is the platform, urging a long, relentless bid with slogan like stay in it to win it. The speaker calls him a persistent candidate and hints at keeping speed.
The Sun editorial urges prayers and votes for William H. Taft, claiming he will reveal once freed from his obsession that no vicissitude but death can defeat an honest man. It argues his resilience will restore steady leadership and sunshine in national affairs.
The World notes Taft praises Roosevelt as a public conscience reader but rejects Rooseveltian experimental legislation. It asks if Taft will be a true president or a proxy, wondering about his personal and political dependence on Roosevelt and the implications for the next administration.
The Press reports Taft's speech praises President Roosevelt and pledges to continue his policies. The address emphasizes sincerity in reform to protect the nation from plutocratic influence, a pledge aimed to reassure the American public and bolster his election prospects.
The Tribune reports Taft’s acceptance speech pledges to continue Roosevelt era aims. He expresses strong sympathy with the president’s call to rouse public conscience and curb abuses from corporate groups replacing individual industry control. He warns lawbreakers will face a tougher line under the next Republican Administration.
The Evening Post notes Taft’s frank stance and sanity, praising labor firmness but criticizing tariff stance and corporate views. It suggests the speech may alienate labor and West radicals while solidifying support among East conservatives and Western business centers.
The editorial lauds the commission regulating utilities and supports federal oversight, noting Taft’s gratitude to the reformers and predicting railroads resist regulation while Wall Street takes time to recover from the seen chill. It contrasts Taft with Bryan and the Independence Party as the political alternatives.
Dr. W H Wiley of the U S Bureau of Chemistry praised women’s clubs and medical associations for aiding the pure food law. He said the public is protected from ground stone flour dirt sticks labeled spice and toxic coloring in condiments. He urged ethical enforcement and criticized fake skin foods and dangerous headache powders.
Immigrant statistics from Commissioner Watchorn show the Port of New York admitted 585,970 newcomers in the year ending June 30, 1908, about half of the 1,116,295 in the prior year. Total immigrant funds dropped to 11,812,000 dollars from 25,559,803, though money orders abroad rose in fee and volume.
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